in terror
Example Sentences
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He either swats away shot attempts or, more often, makes would-be shooters run away in terror before they even look at the rim—a phenomenon known as the “Nope.”
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 7, 2026
"We lost a lot of people and our possessions. We lived a difficult and harsh life, displaced from one city to another, under bombardment and in terror."
From Barron's • Dec. 31, 2025
Theirs is rooted in terror, anxiety and profound stress.
From Salon • Dec. 9, 2025
Seconds later, they were all running in terror.
From BBC • Sep. 10, 2025
Clad in armor, he leaned casually on an impressive sword, while behind him foxes, wildcats and vermin fled in terror.
From "Redwall" by Brian Jacques
